Michael Snydel
@snydel.bsky.social
He/him. Periodic writer about movies, regular musings about everything else. Former writer/podcaster; now i'm just trying to post through it.
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This one can come over from the other place.
February 17, 2026 at 4:32 AM
This one can come over from the other place.
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Also, noting that this set is intentionally NOT billed as a "Vol. 1," BFI folks said on FB that this must sell out, "and not years from now," if they're going to do another set. OrbitDVD has it in stock if you're in the US (and it's only $40 for a 5 film/3 disc set w/ bound booklet—which is crazy).
BFI has a Blu-Ray set of the new 4K transfers, for those who can play Region B discs: hmv.com/Store/Film-T...
Cinema Expanded: The Films of Frederick Wiseman | HMV Store
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February 17, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Also, noting that this set is intentionally NOT billed as a "Vol. 1," BFI folks said on FB that this must sell out, "and not years from now," if they're going to do another set. OrbitDVD has it in stock if you're in the US (and it's only $40 for a 5 film/3 disc set w/ bound booklet—which is crazy).
This will come tomorrow.
Should I do a list of all Duvall films that are on streaming?
February 17, 2026 at 4:17 AM
This will come tomorrow.
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If neither of these options work for you please consider www.solidaritycinema.com and don’t feel too guilty about it
February 16, 2026 at 10:17 PM
If neither of these options work for you please consider www.solidaritycinema.com and don’t feel too guilty about it
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Non-fiction cinema is now before and after Frederick Wiseman.
Frederick Wiseman Dies at 96
Non-fiction cinema is before and after Frederick Wiseman, an indisputable notion that loses no import with the news, made official by his own Zipporah Films, that the artist behind—let's name just a f...
thefilmstage.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Non-fiction cinema is now before and after Frederick Wiseman.
There are a ton of Wiseman films available on Kanopy, but go to your library if you don't qualify for that service. They are almost guaranteed to have dozens of his films for physical rental.
February 16, 2026 at 9:35 PM
There are a ton of Wiseman films available on Kanopy, but go to your library if you don't qualify for that service. They are almost guaranteed to have dozens of his films for physical rental.
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here is how you get into Wiseman
February 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM
here is how you get into Wiseman
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Unless Frederick Wiseman was working on another film when he died, his final work will be Menus-Plaisirs: Les Troisgros, my favorite documentary of 2023 (and in my overall Top 5 of all movies that year). Making masterpieces all the way to the end. We were blessed to have him for so long.
February 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Unless Frederick Wiseman was working on another film when he died, his final work will be Menus-Plaisirs: Les Troisgros, my favorite documentary of 2023 (and in my overall Top 5 of all movies that year). Making masterpieces all the way to the end. We were blessed to have him for so long.
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“What a loss” has become a bit of a stock phrase, but man: what a genuine, measurable loss to the artform.
RIP Frederick Wiseman <3 <3
February 16, 2026 at 9:03 PM
“What a loss” has become a bit of a stock phrase, but man: what a genuine, measurable loss to the artform.
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The Twilight Zone episode “Miniature” always makes me sob. Robert Duvall played a lonely man many today would see as autistic, with such kindness and heart. Like Boo Radley, he made us feel compassion. Thank you for the humanity you gave us, Mr. Duvall.
RIP
RIP
February 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM
The Twilight Zone episode “Miniature” always makes me sob. Robert Duvall played a lonely man many today would see as autistic, with such kindness and heart. Like Boo Radley, he made us feel compassion. Thank you for the humanity you gave us, Mr. Duvall.
RIP
RIP
Should I do a list of all Duvall films that are on streaming?
February 16, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Should I do a list of all Duvall films that are on streaming?
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Robert Duvall, the legendary actor whose career has spanned over six decades, has died at 95, his wife announced
February 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Robert Duvall, the legendary actor whose career has spanned over six decades, has died at 95, his wife announced
I do not think Fennel's Wuthering Heights will be for me, but I am liking the soundtrack way more than I expected. A more goth Charli sounds good!!
February 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
I do not think Fennel's Wuthering Heights will be for me, but I am liking the soundtrack way more than I expected. A more goth Charli sounds good!!
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One of the most romantic things I’ve ever seen and less than 10,000 views on Letterboxd. Claire Denis’ 2002 film, Friday Night (Vendredi Soir).
February 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM
One of the most romantic things I’ve ever seen and less than 10,000 views on Letterboxd. Claire Denis’ 2002 film, Friday Night (Vendredi Soir).
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🚨 the theatrical poster of charles burnett’s “my brother’s wedding” for the new 4K restoration is here 🚨
world premiere tomorrow. poster first shared via @letterboxd.social
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world premiere tomorrow. poster first shared via @letterboxd.social
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February 15, 2026 at 8:53 PM
🚨 the theatrical poster of charles burnett’s “my brother’s wedding” for the new 4K restoration is here 🚨
world premiere tomorrow. poster first shared via @letterboxd.social
@milestonefilms.bsky.social
world premiere tomorrow. poster first shared via @letterboxd.social
@milestonefilms.bsky.social
One of the most romantic things I’ve ever seen and less than 10,000 views on Letterboxd. Claire Denis’ 2002 film, Friday Night (Vendredi Soir).
February 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM
One of the most romantic things I’ve ever seen and less than 10,000 views on Letterboxd. Claire Denis’ 2002 film, Friday Night (Vendredi Soir).
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My favorite photos from the Olympics are of this Italian figure skater Daniel Grassl. He looks absolutely insane in so many of them. It's great.
February 15, 2026 at 2:22 AM
My favorite photos from the Olympics are of this Italian figure skater Daniel Grassl. He looks absolutely insane in so many of them. It's great.
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It's only February, but this has gotta be the most unusual, least expected coffee table book of the year: 600 pages and 7 pounds on Documentary Now! I wrote the introduction, I'm proud to say. You can pre-order it signed (by me!) at the link. Publication date is May 2026. mzs.press/PRE-ORDER-SI...
PRE-ORDER SIGNED Documentary Now!: Fourth Edition (Revised and Expanded) Seth Meyers, Documentary Now!, with Matt Zoller Seitz (Intro)(Hardcover, NEW)
McSweeney's and Broadway Video present the official nearly-600-page comprehensive companion book to IFC's Documentary Now! , including new writing by Seth Meyers , a foreword by Pulitzer Prize-finalis...
mzs.press
February 14, 2026 at 6:17 PM
It's only February, but this has gotta be the most unusual, least expected coffee table book of the year: 600 pages and 7 pounds on Documentary Now! I wrote the introduction, I'm proud to say. You can pre-order it signed (by me!) at the link. Publication date is May 2026. mzs.press/PRE-ORDER-SI...
The 2026 Oscars nominated live-action short, Sam Davis' The Singers, is streaming on Netflix. www.netflix.com/title/82699221
Watch The Singers | Netflix Official Site
In this Oscar-nominated short film, an impromptu singing contest at a dive bar turns a lonely night into a soul-baring moment of shared harmony.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM
The 2026 Oscars nominated live-action short, Sam Davis' The Singers, is streaming on Netflix. www.netflix.com/title/82699221
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The important line here is "earlier today the owners confirmed they will not move forward with a sale to ICE."
Direct action works.
Direct action works.
By the power invested in me, I hearby proclaim this woman, "White Woman of Next Month!"
(sorry, you cant have February.)
Not all heroes wear blue jeans
(sorry, you cant have February.)
Not all heroes wear blue jeans
February 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
The important line here is "earlier today the owners confirmed they will not move forward with a sale to ICE."
Direct action works.
Direct action works.
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D'Angelo explaining the origins of his left hand piano style, which was developed at a young age as a result of his father refusing to give him a bass guitar or drum set. The piano was his way of emulating a rhythm section.
Clip via the 2015 "Devil's Pie" documentary
Clip via the 2015 "Devil's Pie" documentary
February 11, 2026 at 10:54 PM
D'Angelo explaining the origins of his left hand piano style, which was developed at a young age as a result of his father refusing to give him a bass guitar or drum set. The piano was his way of emulating a rhythm section.
Clip via the 2015 "Devil's Pie" documentary
Clip via the 2015 "Devil's Pie" documentary
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Jane Schoenbrun's Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is arriving this August. See the first stills and teasers:
First Look at Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Set for August Release
After Jane Schoenbrun's haunting, astounding second feature I Saw the TV Glow topped our list of the best films of 2024, we've been counting down the days for the release of their follow-up. Teenage S...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Jane Schoenbrun's Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is arriving this August. See the first stills and teasers:
It’s still definitely not as well calibrated or emotionally intuitive as the first season, but season 2 of The Pitt is starting to feel like it’s finding its own groove. I just really hope we’re not building up to a comparable big event like last season.
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 AM
It’s still definitely not as well calibrated or emotionally intuitive as the first season, but season 2 of The Pitt is starting to feel like it’s finding its own groove. I just really hope we’re not building up to a comparable big event like last season.